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WAEC Shakes Things Up with CBT Exams: What You Need to Know!

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Discover the latest buzz around WAEC's transition to Computer Based Testing (CBT) exams. Exciting insights and reactions await!

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is making waves with its decision to introduce Computer Based Testing (CBT) for the Senior School Certificate Examination, receiving both praise and some concerns. Isoko youths and the Isoko National Youth Assembly have commended WAEC for moving towards CBT exams, citing benefits of efficiency and transparency. Despite this, WAEC clarified that the adoption of CBT is gradual and mainly for private candidates, not yet for the general student population.

The Council's Head, National Office, Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, emphasized the reliability and user-friendliness of the accredited CBT centres for the upcoming WASSCE exams. However, the Nigerian office of WAEC denied reports of fully transitioning to CBT for the 2024 exams, addressing misconceptions. The gradual shift towards CBT aims to enhance the examination process, ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders.

In a nutshell, WAEC is gearing up for a significant change with CBT exams, sparking mixed reactions among students and educational stakeholders. As the transition unfolds, both excitement and skepticism continue to surround the evolution of examination methods. Stay tuned for further updates on how WAEC navigates the shift to CBT, balancing tradition with modernity.

**Interesting Facts:** 1. WAEC's Head, National Office, Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, highlighted the top-notch quality and reliability of the CBT centres for the upcoming exams. 2. The move towards CBT by WAEC reflects a broader trend in global education systems towards digitalization and technological advancements.

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WASSCE CBT centres top-notch — WAEC HNO - The Nation ... (The Nation Newspaper)

The council's Head, National Office (HNO), Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. He ...

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Isoko youths laud WAEC's CBT exams (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has received a pat on the back for the planned migration of its Senior School Certificate Examination.

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Isoko Youths Commend WAEC's Adoption of CBT Mode for Exams (THISDAY Newspapers)

The Isoko (Delta State) National Youth Assembly (INYA) Worldwide has hailed the decision of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to migrate the West ...

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WASSCE CBT centres reliable, user-friendly — WAEC (The Punch)

The West African Examinations Council says the centres accredited for its maiden Computer Based Test 2024 first series WASSCE for private candidates are ...

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WAEC reacts to calls for rejection of computer-based examinations (Premium Times)

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) said on Monday that it did not announce the adoption of the Computer-Based Testing model for the conduct of the ...

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Confirmed: WASSCE For Private Candidates Only To Be By CBT ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

LAGOS – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has affirmed that forthcoming diet of the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) ...

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We didn't announce adoption of CBT for WASSCE 2024, says ... (The Nation Newspaper)

The Nigerian office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied a report that it had adopted the Computer Based Testing (CBT) model for the ...

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WAEC to conduct CBT exams for private candidates, February (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to commence the conduct of its West African Senior School.

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WAEC set for maiden CBT test, says centres are top-notch (The Eagle Online)

The Council's Head, National Office , Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, disclosed this, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, in Lagos.

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Isoko Youth Assembly Backs WAEC's Switch to Computer Based ... (BNN Breaking)

Isoko National Youth Assembly supports WAEC's move to transition WASSCE from paper-based to CBT format. The shift aims to improve efficiency, transparency, ...

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WAEC allays Arewa youths' fears over CBT exam (The Punch)

The West African Examinations Council said the planned Computer-Based Testing model for the conduct of 2024 examination was only scheduled for private ...

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Computer Based Test: WAEC Says Gradual Process Will Be ... (The Source)

By Ayodele Oni. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has clarified that introduction of Computer Based Test (CBT) for the conduct of school leaving ...

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